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Two-year-old Rylee Russell reaches out for her favorite character as the Junior League of Huntington hosts their 8th Annual Character Breakfast on Saturday, March 9, 2013, in the Conference Center of the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

Annual breakfast gives kids chance to meet favorite characters

Mar. 09, 2013 @ 11:54 PM

BETH HENDRICKS

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As co-chair of Saturday's 8th annual Character Breakfast, Culp called on her friends -- Batman, Cinderella and SpongeBob SquarePants -- to put smiles on the faces of 650 children and families who attended the Junior League of Huntington event.

"The smiles on the kids' faces is really why you do this," Culp said. "That's what makes it all worth it."

The Character Breakfast has grown to be a highly anticipated area event, forcing Junior League members to offer two breakfast times for the day. The event includes a full breakfast, music, crafts, vendors, concessions and more than 30 fictional characters.

"It's a great way for the kids to meet their favorite superheroes, princesses, and movie and book characters," Culp said. "And, for the Junior League, it's a wonderful way to show what we're all about -- which is community, volunteering and education."

"We come every year because the girls just love it," Baker said. "It's nice for families, and it's something the whole family can do together."

Anna Parker drove from Hurricane to attend her first Character Breakfast with her three-year-old daughter, Bailey. Bailey, dressed as her favorite Disney princess, was wide-eyed at the sight of Dora the Explorer and Hello Kitty.

"She's getting to see characters she's only seen on TV or DVDs until now, so she's pretty excited," Parker said. "She'll talk about this all the way home."

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